Ro Khanna

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Ro Khanna

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 13, 1976 (Age: 50)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral
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Overview
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Personal Background

Ro Khanna holds a strong educational background, graduating with honors in economics from the University of Chicago and earning a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. He began his career in public service, working on political campaigns and interning at the Carter Center. Khanna transitioned into private practice, specializing in intellectual property law, before serving in a public sector role at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He further honed his expertise in law at a prominent Silicon Valley firm and engaged in academia as a visiting lecturer at Stanford University. These experiences collectively underscore his qualifications in law, public policy, and education.

Political Ideas

Ro Khanna's political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive ideals with a focus on regional economic realities. He advocates for policies like advanced manufacturing and increased wages, while also supporting Medicare for All and net neutrality. Khanna's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His rhetoric often emphasizes inclusivity and innovation, balancing bold policy proposals with a pragmatic concern for local economic impacts.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

California House of Representatives 17th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Ritesh Tandon

California House of Representatives 17th District Nonpartisan Primary

82,997 votes (62.30%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California 17th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

172,462 votes (67.70%)

Win

Position Details

2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 California's 17th congressional district election

127,853 votes (70.90%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 17th congressional district, 2020

212,137 votes (73.10%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 17th congressional district election, 2018

159,105 votes (75.30%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 17th congressional district election, 2016

142,262 votes (61.00%)

Loss
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

United States House of Representatives elections

64,847 votes (48.20%)

Loss